Hisar, July 18

Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader Baldev Singh Sirsa went on an indefinite fast outside the mini-secretariat in Sirsa today in protest against the arrest of five leaders arrested in connection with the attack on Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa’s car on July 11.

More than 100 farmers were booked for sedition in connection with the July 11 protest.

The farmers’ outfit served an ultimatum on the district administration till noon tomorrow to withdraw sedition and other charges.

“I will fast until the five farmers are released,” Sirsa said, adding he would only drink lemon water during the fast. A team of the Health Department tried to take him to hospital for checkup, but he refused. — TNS